Here's a healthy manicotti for your Olive Garden cravings.
Ingredients:
12 shells (uncooked jumbo shells)
1 1/2 cups canned tomato sauce
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 3/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
4oz skinless chicken breast, diced
3/4 cups chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbs ground oregano, or other Italian seasoning
3/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350
Cook manicotti shells in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
Coat 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over bottom of pan and set aside.
For filling, in large bowl, stir together egg whites, ricotta cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic powder and seasoning. Stir in 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
To assemble, spoon cheese mixture into manicotti shells and place filled shells in a single layer in baking dish. Spread remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and bake for approximately 30 min.
3 shells per serving = 11 points
Serves 4
